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'Globalise the intifada' chant is racist, says Starmer

The prime minister said the use of the chant on marches had left Jews feeling scared and intimidated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RUk5nwM

What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?

Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FuRYslt

Liverpool expect Salah return before end of season

Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return from injury before the end of the season after he was forced off against Crystal Palace on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OK5VFAS

Why Mourinho could be Real's 'ultimate wildcard'

With Real Madrid out of the Champions League, and falling behind in La Liga, noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa's future is unsurprisingly increasing. Could Jose Mourinho be the answer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2OX7CZ

Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?

The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eajh1FX via IFTTT

Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner

Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGFJoif

Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now?

Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Q5Z2cs

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQsWTJB via IFTTT

Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City

Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pn5LcV1

Why 'muted' England's dominance prompts concern

England were feeling "muted" after beating Wales but the defending champions remain on course for an eighth straight title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J01PwLK

Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community

The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wEez2Qs via IFTTT

Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see'

Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PIjcVS1

Bristol go fourth with big win at Newcastle

Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SW9Esra

Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbWTESp via IFTTT

'My living nightmare': Rob Reiner's son on how he found out parents were dead

The actor says the grief of his parents' brutal deaths and the arrest of his own brother left him in a "trance". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxreZEq

Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the seas 100 million years ago

Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QxiYj1P

The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9wdo4iR

O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QW04apM

The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdFbsjp

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e5K7JUs via IFTTT

Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e5K7JUs

F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns

Formula 1 makes a series of rule changes to address concerns about the new engine regulations that were introduced for this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4eNj16u

Record-breaking Bayern win Bundesliga - now for the Treble

Free-scoring Bayern Munich swept to the German title for the 35th time. Now their sights turn towards completing the Treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uP8SdrF

Widespread damage as storm spreads through midwestern US

A series of strong winds has torn through the midwestern US, ripping roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a7TKpUA via IFTTT

Ukraine police chief resigns after officers allegedly fled deadly shooting

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TjAzZq6

The Food Chain

So you think you eat enough fibre? You probably don't. Here's what to do about it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gR4ePOM

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IrVmsiv via IFTTT

Howe's biggest Newcastle challenge yet? Can he survive?

Newcastle are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League following defeat by Bournemouth. Will manager Eddie Howe turn it around? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrHdz0f

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oFEPgGZ via IFTTT

Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress". from BBC News https://ift.tt/19Wgrfp

UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IR1wzjL

Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole

Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6WgtIX

Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?

BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6PM5WQH via IFTTT

SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

Prosecutors say Stefan Pildes spent hundreds of thousands of $2.7m raised for charity on personal expenses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T0Mzmbs

Driver jailed after his crane hit mum pushing pram

A man is jailed after Rebecca Ableman, 30, was hit by loose equipment on the back of a truck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gZY72Hy

Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fSVIR51 via IFTTT

Liverpool can do special things against PSG - Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot on why his side believe they can overcome a two-goal deficit against reigning champions Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cuY1e3L

Van Aert beats Pogacar in thrilling Paris-Roubaix sprint

Wout van Aert beats four-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar in a thrilling sprint finish to win the Paris-Roubaix title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pENY3lL

Scotland celebrate hard-fought victory over Wales

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a 24-19 victory over Wales in Cardiff in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2VYJX4

Knifeman calling himself 'Lucifer' slashes three at NYC's Grand Central

Police fatally shot the assailant after he ignored at least 20 demands to drop the weapon, said NYPD. from BBC News https://ift.tt/COeg6D0 via IFTTT

England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on

England star Ellie Kildunne says a record Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium against Ireland is now becoming "the norm". from BBC News https://ift.tt/imsflnQ

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/npYGtwh via IFTTT

Met PC caught making 'appalling' remarks sacked

Charlie Cano was filmed during an undercover Panorama investigation at Charing Cross police station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhiJ4D7

Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep

Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvXbqti

BBC at the site of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

At least 182 people were killed and 890 others wounded, according to the Lebanese health ministry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6akiYRL via IFTTT

'My daughter, 14, was groomed after meeting man on gaming platform Roblox'

The victim's mother was "shocked, bewildered and angry" after finding messages from Carlo Tritta. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdxbwjS

Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OcUZ1EP via IFTTT

Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWxatvV

Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VwyJQc

Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHjeZ8n

Escaping the manosphere

Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OVsAI5X

Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices

England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yIt47kA

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kh1iPH2 via IFTTT

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uu8hHgc

Leeds draw Chelsea, Man City face Southampton in FA Cup semis

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in almost four decades, while Manchester City take on Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42pKVLB

Critchley stars as Essex wrap up big win at Hants

Essex wrap up an innings and 137 run victory at Hampshire as Matt Critchley takes 5-9 to go with his knock of 173. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lCkV6x

After 16 years in power, could Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4lQG08T via IFTTT

Liverpool's cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot

Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZN8gai

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/deRS7wa

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N0ARwqW

Firm handed 'record' illegal tree felling fine

Landowner Motor Fuel Ltd was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £268,751. from BBC News https://ift.tt/epabIH4

Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4d21ln8

Navy investigated links between nuclear sub commander and MP

No disciplinary action was taken over the allegations of an inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/un9DCbd